Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a vibrant seaside city of beautiful islands and great green parks. The city’s rhythm is laid back yet at the same time refreshingly active in terms of both the number and quality of restaurants and nightclubs.

The fortress of Suomenlinna is one of Finland’s most popular sights. It is only a very short ferry crossing away from Helsinki.

This base for the archipelago fleet was originally built midway through the 18th century, when Finland was part of the Swedish kingdom. In 1991, Suomenlinna was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The fast rate of uplift in a group of islands near Vaasa in western Finland has earned them UNESCO World Nature Heritage recognition. The rapidly advancing shoreline is emerging from the Gulf of Bothnia at about a centimetre a year, multiplying the potential for exciting outdoor activities.

Pori offers every traveller plenty to see, experience and enjoy. The seaside city by the Kokemäenjoki River, founded in 1558, boasts a colourful history. In the earlier days, European cultural influences and luxury items, such as spices, fine wines and fabrics, arrived to Western Finland via Pori.

Old Rauma, one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, is the largest unified wooden town in the Nordic countries. Approximately 600 people live in the 70-acre area, which contains 600 buildings. Walking around Old Rauma is like stepping into a fairy tale: the colourful wooden houses, decorative gates, cobble stone streets and beautiful public buildings create an atmosphere of the long-forgotten past.

Breakfast and checking out
8:50 You´ll meet your Visit Helsinki guide Ms. Hanna-Leena Halsas at the lobby of the hotel Original Sokos Hotel Albert
8:50-9:15 Transfer from the hotel to the Market Square, to Suomenlinna ferry
9:20-9:35 A ferry from the Market Square to Suomenlinna Fortress Island
You’ll meet your Suomenlinna guide Ms. Carita Wilenius-Rantala (tel. +358 40 535 0488) at the pier once arrived in Suomenlinna.
9:40-11:30 Visit to Suomenlinna Sea fortress with a guideTravel by ferry from the Market Square to one of the most unique areas in Helsinki,Suomenlinna. The fortress, located off the coast of Helsinki, is one of the biggest sea fortresses in the world. In 1991, the Suomenlinna fortress was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as a unique monument of military architecture. During the ferry tour you will pass the new recreational islands Vallisaari and LonnaNB! You’ll need good walking shoes and windproof clothing.11.30-12.30 Lunch at Restaurant Chapman
13.00 -13.15 Ferry back to the market square
13.15-13.30 A short walk from Market Square to the Allas Sea Pool, Katajanokka
13.30 -14.00 Allas Sea PoolYou´ll meet the represantive of Allas See Pool and get a short presentation of the place.Allas Sea Pool next to the Market Square is a new kind of spa complex inspired by the historic spa heritage of the Baltic Sea that will open gradually in Septem-ber 2016 – spring 2017. Helsinki Pool will combine year-round swimming and sauna experiences with culture and entertainment. Visitors will be able to enjoy great food and city events, visit Centrum Balticum and admire Finnish cleantech expertise in practice. The sea spa will be open all year round at affordable pric-es, while admission to the restaurants and Centrum Balticum will be free of charge. SkySauna in the Sky Wheel next to the Allas Sea Pool, combines sauna in the sky with an amazing seaview and a comfortable hot tub on the ground.
14.00-14.30 FLYTOUR XD, Katajanokka, next to the Allas Sea Pool. Ms. Pipsa Vehmanen Operations Director (+358 45 698 1858), gives you a short presentation of the place.Experience Top Helsinki attractions in 10 minutes! Flytour XD is a 4D theater – a ride that takes you over, around and through the city of Helsinki.14.30-15.00 Transfer to Löyly, Hernesaarenranta 4, tel. +358 9 6128 6550, info@loylyhelsinki.fi
15.00-17.00 Löyly Design Sauna. You´ll meet the represantive of Löyly and get a short presentation of the place.Löyly, an urban oasis occupying a stretch of beautiful Helsinki waterfront offers a warm welcome and many delights for locals and visitors alike. On a beautiful summer’s day, their terrace is the place to be and the saunas are available daily. Löyly has a smoke sauna and traditional saunas and large terrace with top views to the city and to the sea.NOTICE! You´ll get your towels at the sauna reception but you have to have your own swimming costumes with you. Separate changing rooms and shower facili-ties for men and women but as the saunas and other public areas are mixed, swimming costumes are worn at all times.17.30-18.00 Visit to TREHelsinki has got a new flagship store for design as TRE opened its first brick’n’mortar at Mikonkatu 6. The 400 square meter concept store is filled with the biggest collection of Finnish design and fashion. They have selected the best classics, newcomers, and unexpected combinations for you to discover.18.15 -18.45 Hotel F6, hotel inspection. You´ll meet the representative of the hotel at the reception.
A unique boutique hotel in the heart of Helsinki. Elegant and stylish, cozy and warm. 66 rooms in three categories: Standard, Superior and Deluxe. All well equipped with wooden floors, warm colours and plenty of space.18.45 -19.15 Tori Quarters and Helsinki City Museum
19.15-21.30 Dinner in Restaurant Savotta21:30-22:00 transfer to the airport
23:55 Fligth to Vaasa departs
+1 00:50 Arrival to Vaasa and transfer to Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Vaasa, overnight

Breakfast and checking-out
8:00 Departure from Vaasa to Noormarkku.
10:30 Arrival in Noormarkku, the Noormarkku Works of Ahlström.Noormarkku Works is a historic and beautiful area in the heart of Noormarkku village. Guided tour in the area including a visit in Ahlström Voyage Exhibition, Sawmill Museum, guest houses and restaurant with refreshments.
12:45 Departure from Noormarkku and heading to Pori city centre. Short city sightseeing in the city of Pori. Visit to Kirjurinluoto, a great family destination with three-hectare play park for children, exhibiton gardens, scenic outdoor routes, a beach by the river and a change to encounter various animals.
13:30 Hotel inspections in Original Sokos hotel Vaakuna and Scandic Pori14:00 Departing from Pori city centre to Reposaari island
14:45 Island of Reposaari and late lunch at the Restaurant Reposaari, restaurant in an old wooden houseReposaari a unique wooden house district at the seaside. Among other things the area is known for its interesting ballast plant occurences. While in Reposaari you must visit a fish food restaurant and enjoy traditional fish food.16:15 Checking in to Yyteri Spa Hotel by the Yyteri beach.Welcome to the long and endless sand dune beaches you never knew existed in Finland! It is an experience for people of all ages and there is plenty to do on the beach. Six kilometres of toe-sinking soft sand for sunbathing and waters far as eyes can see. The beautiful and varied terrain of Yyteri provides also a location for unforgettable outdoor and excursion experiences through all seasons.17:00 Seaside nature trail Herrainpäivät1,5 km easy hiking trip next to the Baltic Sea National park which is a very special area formed by the natural process of the glacial uplifting. During our trip we will get familiar with Finnish nature wild food: berries and mushrooms.
19:00 Back to the hotel
19:30 Dinner at the restaurant of the Yyteri Spa Hotel

MONDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

6:30 Breakfast is set and served until the departure
8:45 Departure from Pori to Rauma (50 km).
10:00 Arrival to Poroholma (Poroholmantie 8). You will meet Rauma Tourist Information Officer Ms. Jenna Ylipuranen there. Water bus cruise to Kylmäpihlaja lighthouse island. The duration of the sea journey is about 50 min.
10:50 Visit in the Kylmäpihlaja lighthouse (inspection, hotel rooms and other premises).Kylmäpihlaja lighthouse island, toughened by the sea and the wind, is right by the open sea. In spite of its rough characteris-tics, the island is full of life, especially during the nesting time of birds. The tower of the lighthouse is 36 metres above the sea level. The view of the open sea from the observation deck is breathtaking. The hotel rooms are located in the tower of the lighthouse and they offer a spectacular sea view.
11:30 Cruise back to the mainland.
12:30 Visit and lunch in Rauma Maritime Museum.
14:00 Guided walking tour (about 2 h, Guide Mrs. Anja Sirviö) in UNESCO World Heritage Site Old Rauma.
Tour includes main attractions, lace and hotel inspection to Hotel Cityhovi.Old Rauma is a unique example of an old Nordic wooden town. In Old Rauma, people live, work and enjoy their free time in a historical environment. Narrow and meandering streets and lanes are characteristic of Old Rauma, following medieval routes. The district is also known for its impressive gates, wooden fences and asymmetric plots.
16:15 Check-in to Best Western Hotel Raumanlinna
17:00-19:00 Workshop in Theatre Restaurant Ankkuri (Alfredinkatu 2).
19:30 Dinner in restaurant Kalatori and Hotel Vanha Rauma inspection.

TUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

9:00 Departure from Rauma city centre to Sammallahdenmäki (20 km).
9:30 Guided walking tour (1 h) in UNESCO World Heritage Site Sammallahdenmäki.Cairns of different size and shape were built in Sammallahdenmäki archaeological area during the broze age (1500–500BC). The most famous cairns in the area almost a square shaped “Church Floor” and the “Long Ruin of Huilu”. There is no such cairn as the “Church Floor” elsewhere in Finland, and it is exceptional in whole Scandinavia.Sammallahdenmäki is also sur-rounded by the beautiful Finnish forest.
10:30 Departure to Helsinki-Vantaa airport
13:30 Arrival to Helsinki-Vantaa airport. Checking on board the flights and heading back to home destinations.